Dressings for Preventing Pressure Ulcers: A Meta-analysis

Adv Skin Wound Care. 2015 Jun;28(6):267-73. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000463905.69998.0d.

Abstract

The purpose of this analysis is to determine the effectiveness of dressing material in the prevention of pressure ulcers. Results showed that hydrocolloid, foam, and film were more effective than a standard care protocol in patients at risk for pressure ulcers.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bandages*
  • Humans
  • Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control*